The guests were welcomed by the host of that evening, Mr Robert Składowski, President of the Federation of Entrepreneurs.pl, who congratulated all present on their successes, and emphasised the Federation involvement in activities promoting Polish entrepreneurship. Words of praise and congratulations to Laureates were also offered by Mr Janusz Piechociński, the President of the Polish-Asian Chamber of Commerce.
For eight years already, awards are presented to people, entities, and organisations who greatly contributed to development of entrepreneurship, and who were nominated by Marshal and Voivodeship Offices, and by the Praesidium of Przedsiębiorcy.pl and the Management Board of the Masovian Association of Commerce, Industry and Services, under the “Rzetelni” (Reliable) programme.

On the request of Mr Piotr Całbecki, Marshal of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voiviodeship the award was granted to the company BIN Sp. z o.o. from Aleksandrów Kujawski “for long-term consistent development of the brand based on high quality of products and innovativeness”.
“Sylwetki i Marki Polskiej Gospodarki” is an initiative aiming at creating and strengthening of ethical norms and standards in areas of entrepreneurship, institutions, and health care. Under the programme, the title of “Rekomendowana Marka Polskiej Gospodarki” (Recommended Brand of the Polish Economy) is awarded, and the Projects: “Rzetelni” (Reliable), “Liderzy Polskiej Gospodarki” (Leaders of the Polish Economy) and “Diamenty Polskiej Gospodarki” (Diamonds of the Polish Economy) are implemented.
This year the Programme Board, consisting of representatives of honorary patrons, industrial organisations, commercial chambers, and organisers, following a thorough evaluation and in accordance with the implemented procedure, selected Laureates of the Programme.
At the end, a letter of Mr Marek Kuchciński, Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, was read, which also included words directed to the Programme Laureates: “(…) I am happy to see that Federation of Entrepreneurs.pl has made its aim to distinguish these entities who contribute most to the economic development of the Republic of Poland.
Today’s Great Gala is a special moment when we can thank the laureates for their useful work. I am happy to congratulate you on your win, and at the same time, wish you all the best in pursuing your plans in the future. (…)” .